Kyoto to Nagoya by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Kyoto to Nagoya is the Nozomi on the Tokaido Shinkansen: 33 min from Kyoto Station to Nagoya Station at the fastest, for 5,910 yen with a reserved seat. JR Central's timetable for Wednesday 14 October 2026 lists 164 trains from Kyoto Station to Nagoya Station, the first at 06:14 and the last at 22:46.

Updated October 3, 2026

33 minfastest train (Nozomi 232)

5,910 yenreserved seat, one way

164trains a day (14 October 2026)

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Ways from Kyoto to Nagoya

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Kyoto to Nagoya: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi on the Tokaido ShinkansenKyoto → Nagoya	33 min	5,910 yen	5,170 yen	164	06:14 / 22:46

Nozomi on the Tokaido Shinkansen

Fastest: 33 min
Reserved seat: 5,910 yen
Trains a day: 164
Last train: 22:46

From: Kyoto Station
To: Nagoya Station
Fastest: 33 min (Nozomi 232, 06:29 → 07:02)
A midday train: 10:01 → 10:34, 33 min (Nozomi 6)
Reserved seat: 5,910 yen = basic fare 2,640 yen + limited express charge 3,270 yen
Non-reserved seat: 5,170 yen
Trains a day: 164 on 14 October 2026: 117 Nozomi, 30 Hikari and 17 Kodama. JR Central marks 42 of them as trains that run only on some days or change their stops by day.
First train: 06:14 → 06:48 (Nozomi 230)
Last train: 22:46 → 23:20 (Nozomi 108)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

With a Japan Rail Pass

Hikari or Kodama: Covered by the pass. The Hikari 702 leaving at 10:07 takes 35 min.
Nozomi: Buy the special ticket for pass holders: 2,530 yen for Kyoto – Nagoya.

Without a pass, the Hikari costs 5,700 yen with a reserved seat.

Large suitcases on the Shinkansen

On the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen, the size of your bag decides whether you need a special seat.

Up to 160 cm: Overhead racks, no reservation needed
161 to 250 cm: Reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area when you buy the ticket
Over 250 cm: Cannot be taken on board
No reservation: A 1,000 yen fee if you board with an oversized bag without one

The size is the total of length, width and height.

Nagoya to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:20 → 06:54 (Nozomi 101)
Last train: 22:58 → 23:31 (Nozomi 293)
Trains a day: 165 on 14 October 2026: 119 Nozomi, 31 Hikari and 15 Kodama

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Nagoya?

33 min at the fastest by the Nozomi on the Tokaido Shinkansen. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:01 takes 33 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Nagoya?

5,910 yen with a reserved seat and 5,170 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Nagoya?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 22:46 and reaches Nagoya Station at 23:20 (Nozomi 108). The first leaves at 06:14.

Can I use the Japan Rail Pass from Kyoto to Nagoya?

Yes. The pass covers the Hikari and Kodama; the Hikari takes 35 min. For the Nozomi, pass holders buy a special ticket costing 2,530 yen.

Can I take a large suitcase on the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Nagoya?

Yes, up to a total of 250 cm. Bags over 160 cm need a seat with an oversized baggage area, reserved when you buy the ticket; without it there is a 1,000 yen fee.